[1] He was also a direct descendant of Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1784–1816), who was executed for his involvement in the Slagter's Nek rebellion in 1815.

During his subsequent service in German South West Africa he became aide-de-camp to Colonel Commandant WR Collins from January to August 1915.

Although no specific reference to his service in France can be found, it would appear that he served with the South African Brigade which formed part of the 9th (Scottish) Division.

[1] The 3/10th Battalion (The Middlesex Regiment) landed at Le Havre on 1 June 1917 and was attached to South African Brigade.

In 1922, as a lieutenant in the Military Constabulary in South West Africa he took a leading part in ending the Bondelswarts Rebellion.

[6] There was an improvement in living conditions, which included the establishment of an orchestra and a 10 000 book library, craft exhibitions and art classes.

[7] Prinsloo was awarded the French Croix de Guerre and was Mentioned in Despatches for services in the First World War.

He received the Efficiency Decoration on 11 April 1944 and was made an Officer of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire on 14 June 1945.

[2] His efforts were recognised by the post-war Italian Government on 25 November 1949 when he, as the Camp Commandant, and three of his officers were invested with the Order of the Star of Italy.